New Delhi: It’s official now. Delhi's Rajpath – the ceremonial promenade extending from the India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhavan – has been renamed as ‘Kartavya Path’. The government announced the historic decision to rename the Rajpath and the lawns flanking the promenade as ‘Kartavya Path’ as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued a public notice in this regard on
The revamped stretch from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate symbolises a shift from Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.
The traffic police have made arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement in central Delhi where restrictions have been imposed for Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path.
In his August 15 speech, Prime Minister Modi sidestepped demands on the government to deliver on its promises and instead laid great emphasis on citizens fulfilling their duties. The Orwellian new name for Delhi's most iconic road adds to this push.